“Our faith is not an abstract doctrine or philosophy, but a vital and full relationship with a person: Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God who became man, was put to death, rose from the dead to save us, and is now living in our midst. Where can we encounter him? We encounter him in the Church, in our hierarchical, Holy Mother Church. It is the Church which says today: 'Behold the Lamb of God'; it is the Church, which proclaims him; it is in the Church that Jesus continues to accomplish his acts of grace which are the sacraments.”

Pope FrancisJanuary 1, 2015

EDUCATION: Formed in His Communion

Sacramental Preparation

For ChildrenFor information about sacramental preparation for children in Grades 1-8, see the Religious Education page and contact Mary Ellen Heinze, DRE, at 301-934-4352.

For AdultsThe Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) welcomes everyone who seeks the Lord, including those who were raised in a non-Christian faith tradition, those who were raised in no faith tradition, those who have been baptized or raised in another Christian faith tradition, and those raised as Catholics who have not yet received Confirmation and/or first Holy Communion.